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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,001.80, 18,002.70 and 10,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,001.80, 18,002.70 and 10,908.30 is: 16,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,001.80 : 18,002.70 = 10,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,001.80/18,002.70 = 10,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,001.80x = 18,002.70 × 10,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,001.80x = 196,378,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,378,852.41/12,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,362.45

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